MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,127 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2X BABY SEATS ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm EDGES WORN TYRE WALL DAMAGE (CORD) SHOWINING (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm WORN PAST LIMIT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm WORN PAST LIMIT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2X BABY SEATS ()
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SPLITTING INNER TYREWALL AS MARKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD WORN TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside outer on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Side (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear anti-roll bar bushes slight play
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
nearside front brake discs scored
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
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BJ05 WCP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ05 WCP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was BJ05 WCP registered?
BJ05 WCP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 May 2005.
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The MOT history for BJ05 WCP shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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